Remote Access

[MNuTz]

Hi,

So, I've set my Raspi3 up to a monitor, set up SSH and RealVNC so I can use Putty and TightVNC to connect to it remotely and simulate it's use on my Windows 7 PC. Works a treat.

However, I've been asked at work to look at using a Pi3 connected to a 60" TV + a webcam. That allows me to remote in and run things like Skype, or a slideshow of images or connect to a web page of current stats etc. I'm testing it on my local network before implementing it to the TV's at work.

Now, from what I've seen so far I've not been able to do this. If I create a new folder on the desktop it appears on the Pi's monitor on the desktop, but if I run anything, it runs locally on my Windows PC and not on the Pi.

I'd like it to be like TeamViewer where my actions are simulated on the Pi's desktop.

Chances are it's something silly I've missed somewhere but does anyone have any advice on where to start reading up on things?

[topguy]

Because running "tightvncserver" or "xvncserver" actually creates a NEW X-server in addition to the one you are seeing on the monitor.
If you want to remotely connect to the one already running you need to use "x11vnc".

( disclaimer: I dont know if they have done something about this in the Pixel update but at least this was how it worked before )

[klricks]

Because running "tightvncserver" or "xvncserver" actually creates a NEW X-server in addition to the one you are seeing on the monitor.
If you want to remotely connect to the one already running you need to use "x11vnc".

( disclaimer: I dont know if they have done something about this in the Pixel update but at least this was how it worked before )

When you use RealVNC in RJ Pixel then you do get the main local session on the remote computer.
You must first enable VNC server by using the GUI config tool in preferences menu or sudo raspi-config then reboot.
(Do not start VNC Viewer from the RPi menu unless you intend to view the Windows or whatever computer on the RPi).
On the Windows computer you will need to install and run a RealVNC Viewer client (not server).... NOT tightvnc....

[MNuTz]

Thanks, I'll give it a try this week sometime and see if it works as expected.

[fespinoza.developer]

Thanks, I'll give it a try this week sometime and see if it works as expected.

hello, this website explains how to install and configure x11vnc, I hope you will help.
http://www.mnp.cl/post/instalar-vnc-raspberry-pi-zero

regards!